These exotic trees were first discovered in South America in the 1800’s and first planted in Pretoria in 1906. They are known for their purple flowers and add beauty to the capital. Each year in September and October the Jacarandas in Pretoria are blossoming. Tourists love them to bits.He elaborates, “Jacarandas in our city are an asset because they are part of our heritage and they beautify our city. When they’ve blossomed they make the city very colourful.
Another says, “Do you know there’s a legend about the Jacaranda trees in Pretoria? It’s always blooming at exam time and you know when that little blossom falls onto your head that means you will be doing well in your exam. So, you will many students reading under the Jacaranda trees.” Many say they cannot imagine Pretoria without the Jacaranda trees should any decision be taken to destroy them succeeds.
“I don’t think Pretoria will be complete without these trees. And I think on how to preserve them it will be best to speak to the experts,” says another nature lover.On the other hand, Mathabe has assured residents that the city will do everything possible to protect every single Jacaranda tree. “The Jacaranda trees are not about to extinguished in the City of Tshwane. They will continue to remain. Though they are in the list of invaders. What is happening is that in new areas we are planting them. But where they exist and get damaged may be by accidents or so, we replace them,” he adds.Experts say though the Jacarandas are regarded as alien plants, authorities are bound by the law to preserve them from extinction.
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